WHACO, the acronym for Washington Historical Autograph and Certificate Organization was formed in 1994 and remained in existence until 2014. Founded by George and Juanada Teas, the club’s inspiration resulted from a large group of collectors residing in the greater Virginia and Maryland area. It soon gathered many additional members from around the nation. George and Juanada worked tirelessly for many years running the annual WHACO show from 1994 – 2000. During the period from 1994 through 2005, they compiled a highly important and useful database of auction records detailing sale results of virtually every important Scripophily auction held in the United States. With over 36,000 entries, it remains as the most comprehensive record of auction sales related to old stocks and bonds in America. Through the generosity of George and Juanada, we’re pleased to be able to make this information available to interested users. We hope you find this information helpful in your research and collecting endeavors.
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| Name | Category | Auction Date | Auction Catalog | Item Number | Year Signed | Color | Type | Signed | Est-Ask | Realized | Comm-Disc | Cost | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill Mine | Mining | Feb-00 | FHolabird-Feb'00 | 450 | 1896 | S | n/a | $225 | $120 | 10% | $132 | EF | |
| Champion Consolidated Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | May-99 | FHolabird-PL | 9979 | 1900 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | PL; s/b: Frank G. Peck, pres. | |||
| Colorado Mining & Land Co. (NY) | Mining | 3-Jun | Holabird #20 | 345 | 1880 | S | n/a | $300 | $110 | 15% | $127 | U;slight tear top left margin | |
| Corona Consolidated Mining Co. (NV) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 427 | 1872 | S | n/a | $175 | $130 | 12% | $146 | U;VF | |
| Delaware Mining & Milling Co. (NV) | Mining | Nov-00 | Holabird-11/00 | 617 | 1902 | S | n/a | $37 | $60 | 12% | $67 | U;certificate #8 | |
| Empire Goldfield Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 3-Aug | Holabird #21 | 367 | 1907 | S | n/a | $45 | $45 | 15% | $52 | U;VF;folds;foxing | |
| Four Aces Mining Co. (AZ) | Mining | 7-Jul | SM#272 | 1306 | 1906 | RD/BR | S | n/a | $625 | $450 | 15% | $518 | VF+;"rarely offered";very popular mining certif" |
| Gold Mountain Consolidated Mining Co. (SD) | Mining | 3-Oct | Holabird #22 | 521 | 1904 | S | n/a | $45 | $60 | 15% | $69 | U;VF | |
| Gray Butte Gold Mining & Milling Co. (AZ Terr.) | Mining | 5-May | Holabird #39 | 461 | 1910 | /GR | S | n/a | $225 | $140 | 15% | $161 | U;F-VF |
| Hibernia Consolidated Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Oct-98 | WINS#16 | 585 | 1881 | S | n/a | $125 | $170 | 0% | $170 | U; VF | |
| Japan-Flora Mines & Tunnel Co. (CO) | Mining | 4-Nov | Holabird #33 | 405 | 1903 | S | n/a | $150 | $275 | 15% | $316 | U;VF | |
| Leadville Consolidated Mining Co. (NY) | Mining | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5186 | 1888 | S | n/a | $200 | $140 | 10% | $154 | U;VF+ | |
| Mammoth Gold & Silver Mining Co. of Colorado (CO) | Mining | 1-May | Hola#9V2 | 1257 | 1900 | S | n/a | $750 | $400 | 12% | $448 | U;VF;most artistic of western certificates | |
| Mildred Gold Mining Co. AZ) | Mining | 3-Feb | Holabird #18 | 320 | 1908 | S | n/a | $50 | $50 | U;SF;Price List;minor folds | |||
| Morris & Essex Mutual Coal Co. (NY) | Mining | 1-May | FHW#62 | 232 | 1879 | S | n/a | $90 | 17% | $106 | EF | ||
| New Tintic Mining & Smelting Co. (UT) | Mining | Jan-97 | WINS#12 | 599 | 1893 | S | n/a | $88 | $165 | $165 | U; EF | ||
| Old Channel Placer Mining Co. (UT) | Mining | 1-Oct | LABARRE | 373 | 1888 | S | n/a | $100 | U;E;"rare";Price List | ||||
| Parker Vein Coal (MD) | Mining | Jun-97 | WINS#13 | 286 | 1854 | S | n/a | $150 | $125 | 10% | $138 | U; VF | |
| Pleasant Canyon Development Co. (SD) | Mining | Sep-99 | WINS#18 | 511 | 1903 | S | n/a | $35 | $62 | 0% | $62 | U; VF | |
| Reliance Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CO) | Mining | 1-Nov | Holabird-11/01 | 699 | 1867 | B | n/a | $325 | $140 | 12% | $157 | VF-EF;w/17of 20 coupons;paper thin/delicate | |
| Sam Patch Gold & Silver Mining (NV) | Mining | 1-Jan | SM#205 | 2020 | 1864 | S | n/a | $500 | $825 | 12% | $924 | U;VF+ | |
| Sigourney Gold & Silver Mining Co. (CA) | Mining | 6-Mar | SM-PL0603 | 1878 | S | n/a | $350 | $350 | U;VF;Price List | ||||
| Square Deal Gold Mining (CO) | Mining | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 5110 | 1915 | S | n/a | $100 | $100 | 15% | $115 | U;VF | |
| Swatara Falls Coal Co. (PA) | Mining | Oct-98 | WINS#16 | 689 | 1865 | S | n/a | $225 | $150 | 0% | $150 | U; F | |
| Tuolumne Hydraulic Association (CA) | Mining | 8-Feb | SM#277 | 1285 | 1853 | S | n/a | $375 | $325 | 15% | $374 | *; #259; 1 sh; Sonora County; "very early and rare" |